Associate Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Services

Location: Onsite in Boulder, CO

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients.

We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

The Associate Laboratory Manager at Foresight Diagnostics supports the daily operations of the Laboratory Services function across both clinical and translational research work streams. Working closely with the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations and Laboratory Manager, this position helps coordinate personnel activities, maintain lab workflows, uphold quality and regulatory standards, and maintain a safe, well-organized work environment. The Associate Laboratory Manager collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and high-quality execution of cancer diagnostic testing.

This is a full-time onsite role in a Tuesday-Saturday work schedule, with occasional flexibility for evening, weekend, or holiday work as operational needs arise. This role reports to the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations.

• Maintain proficiency in wet-lab techniques and provide training or bench support as needed. Assist with daily laboratory activities, including routine testing workflows and documentation, to support accurate and timely output.
• With Laboratory Director delegation, participate in patient reporting activities.
• Monitor ongoing operations and escalate issues that may affect turnaround time or quality.
• Work with Shift Leads to coordinate daily maintenance tasks, basic troubleshooting, and routine calibration of laboratory instruments. Serve as the first point of contact for identifying equipment issues and elevate when more advanced troubleshooting is required.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to track inventory, verify shipments, and maintain adequate stock of supplies and reagents. Help ensure materials are properly stored and labeled to minimize waste and prevent workflow disruptions.
• Work with the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations and laboratory management to implement and maintain efficient workflows, ensuring consistency and adherence with established procedures. Identify routine operational bottlenecks and raise improvement opportunities. Contribute observations and suggestions for process improvement related to efficiency, quality, or cost optimization. Help implement approved process updates.
• Support execution of contingency procedures for equipment issues, workflow interruptions, or other events impacting operations. Participate in post-incident review and documentation.

• This role includes direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising Laboratory Services staff, and provide ongoing support, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Support onboarding and training of laboratory staff, ensuring team members follow established workflows and SOPs. Assist in maintaining staff competency documentation and training logs.
• Provide general day-to-day guidance and help address routine questions, escalating performance or personnel issues to the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations.

• Participate in cross-functional discussions to ensure clear communication of operational needs and constraints.
• Help coordinate activities between teams in a shared laboratory space.
• Assist in responding to questions from internal partners, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Escalate complex…